ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The gritty streets of Rochester witnessed a stunning fall from grace as Michael Bianchi, 48, pleaded guilty to a charge of misdemeanor theft and corruption before U.S. Magistrate Judge Marian W. Payson today. The charge, stemming from Bianchi’s abuse of his position as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison, a fine of $100,000, or both.
Bianchi, a man once entrusted with delivering the nation’s mail, is now staring down the barrel of serious legal repercussions after being caught using stolen debit cards and PIN numbers to withdraw a stunning $400 from an ATM on June 30, 2013. Assistant U.S. Attorney John J. Field, who is handling the case, laid out the sordid details.
According to Field, this plea marks the end of a thorough investigation led by the U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General, under the watchful eye of Special Agent in Charge Monica Weyler, Eastern Area Field Office, Philadelphia, PA. The charges against Bianchi are a stark reminder that even those who serve the public can betray the trust placed in them.
The defendant’s sentence will be determined on May 13, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., when Judge Payson will preside over the sentencing hearing. This case serves as a cautionary tale for all public servants: those who abuse their power risk facing the full brunt of the law.
For further information or to arrange an interview with U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr., please contact Barbara Burns at (716) 843-5817. All inquiries should be directed to this number. The fax line is (716) 551-3051.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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